14 Now when the ^aapostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,  ‡

15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them ^athat they might receive the Holy Spirit.  ‡

17 Then ^athey laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.  ‡

18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,